High School for Medical Professions vs Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Medical Professions
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
381 students
Ps 279 Herman Schreiber
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | High School for Medical Professions Brooklyn, New York | Ps 279 Herman Schreiber Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #807 of 1,079 | #1778 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4261 of 16,910 | #32907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 381 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High School for Medical Professions scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 38.6).
- •High School for Medical Professions does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •High School for Medical Professions does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 97.9%).
- •Ps 279 Herman Schreiber does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •High School for Medical Professions is the larger school with 381 students compared with 276.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is High School for Medical Professions better than Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
On the Success Index (US), High School for Medical Professions ranks higher (66.1 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are High School for Medical Professions and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Medical Professions: 381. Ps 279 Herman Schreiber: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Medical Professions and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber rank in New York?
High School for Medical Professions is 807th of 1,079 and Ps 279 Herman Schreiber is 1778th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).